SEAT working with Eyesight Technologies, Gauzy to improve road safety

Taking forward AI to combat driver fatigue and improve road safety, SEAT’s Xplora team, in collaboration with Eyesight Technologies, is developing advanced technology that studies a driver’s eyes and head movement to detect if they’re falling asleep or distracted. SEAT is also working alongside Gauzy, which is developing an active glazing technology that adapts to the… Continue reading SEAT working with Eyesight Technologies, Gauzy to improve road safety

Chinese suppliers resume operations but gradually, some uncertainty beyond mid-March: Tata Motors Group

The impact of the coronavirus outbreak, which originated in China and has spread throughout the world, has adversely impacted the automotive supply chains for OEMs globally including the Tata Motors Group, in India and in its overseas plants. In an official statement issued today, the company said: “The Tata Motors Group is continuously monitoring the… Continue reading Chinese suppliers resume operations but gradually, some uncertainty beyond mid-March: Tata Motors Group

Mahindra-powered Ford EcoSport set for launch in early 2021

The Mahindra-powered version of the Ford EcoSport SUV is confirmed for launch in the first quarter of 2021.  Mahindra & Mahindra and Ford Motor Co signed an agreement back in September 2017 to collaborate in areas like connected vehicle technology, electrification, and product development. One of the first products to come out of this collaboration… Continue reading Mahindra-powered Ford EcoSport set for launch in early 2021

Apollo Vredestein to cut workforce, manufacture only high-performance tyres at Enschede facility

Apollo Vredestein, (AVBV) part of Apollo Tyres, an international tyre major with manufacturing units in India, the Netherlands and Hungary, today organised a meeting with its employees in the Netherlands to discuss the future of the plant in Enschede and the company’s plans to build a more sustainable business for the company in the Netherlands.… Continue reading Apollo Vredestein to cut workforce, manufacture only high-performance tyres at Enschede facility

Groupe PSA enlists its partners for EV charging solutions across Europe

Groupe PSA has chosen a recommended partner for the installation of charging stations in each country in Europe. The partnership will cover all the Groupe PSA brands. The partnership will offer solutions for consumers, both in single-family homes and multi-family complexes. It is also being provided for Groupe PSA’s business customers. The company claims that… Continue reading Groupe PSA enlists its partners for EV charging solutions across Europe

Gumpert Aiways reveals production-version of methanol-fuelled Nathalie

Chinese firm Gumpert Aiways, led by renowned ex-Audi engineer Roland Gumpert and backed by Chinese EV start-up Aiways, has revealed the production version of its long-awaited Nathalie methanol fuel-cell sports EV.  The first models to be sold will be in €407,000 (£353,520/Rs 3 crore) First Edition guise, which has a bespoke paint scheme, and deliveries are due… Continue reading Gumpert Aiways reveals production-version of methanol-fuelled Nathalie

UK’s Bristol Cars begins liquidation process to pay creditors

Beleaguered British car maker Bristol Cars has officially been wound up, with the court-ordered liquidation process now under way. Documents sent to Companies House reveal the High Court of Justice decided in December that the firm, which has been in existence since 1945, should be wound up, with assets sold off to pay creditors in December. The… Continue reading UK’s Bristol Cars begins liquidation process to pay creditors

STM to acquire majority stake in Exagan to drive automotive business

STMicroelectronics (STM), a leading semiconductor maker has signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake in France-based Gallium Nitride (GaN) innovator Exagan, which is said to be leading player in epitaxy, product development and application know-how, that will help STM broaden and accelerate its GaN roadmap and business for automotive, industrial and consumer applications. Exagan… Continue reading STM to acquire majority stake in Exagan to drive automotive business

Genesis reveals new third-gen G80 sedan

Hyundai Motor Corp’s luxury car division Genesis today unveiled the all-new G80 to online audiences via a series of design renderings. The new G80 is the third-generation model which leads Genesis in the luxury market as a midsized, executive luxury sedan. “The Genesis design DNA begins from the logo itself,” said Luc Donckerwolke, Executive Vice President,… Continue reading Genesis reveals new third-gen G80 sedan